Tunbridge Ware Glove Box by Thomas Barton c1870

Description

Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box by Thomas Barton with floral mosaic

Date : c1870

Period : Victoria

Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Decoration : Central floral mosaic with geometric border and dentil stringing. Side panels with Berlin-woolwork banding. Barton label to base. Blue silk lined interior.

Size : 24.2cm length, 10.1cm width, 8.6cm height

Condition : Very good – minor lifting and pitting to side panels – no missing tesserae. Lack key.

Restoration : None

Weight :  394 grams